Shaska/Shashka is it real or fake?

[Richie B]

It's missing the leather ring between the blade and handle I know.

Eric

That is a Persian (Iran) model.

You can see the crown acceptance mark on the third photo.

Made in Russia - not sure, perhaps someone else knows.

Pretty sure it is genuine - never seen any fakes.

Regards

Richie

[Frogprince]

Rudy, Sorry for the quality of the images. They are from a very old photo shoot, and I will see if I can find some better ones. And Richie is on target as regards the Iranian cavalry saber. A copy of the Imperial era Russian cavalry sword (but with a steel scabbard instead) they were made after WWII. Iran having set up shop to make short Mauser carbines (a close copy of a Czech model). Bayonets for same, and of course the saber. With a lot of them never or only lightly used before being exported as surplus. Regards, to All, FP

[Frogprince]

Not the image I was thinking of, but here is a shot from the backside next to its contemporary German Army cavalry saber. Which is a TR (era) rework depot marked overhaul of the n/A Model 1856 Prussian Artilleriesäbel. FP

[Rudolf Karl]

Thanks for all the information on these items FP. Greatly appreciated.
Do you collect these?

Rudy

[Frogprince]

Thanks for all the information on these items FP. Greatly appreciated.
Do you collect these?

Rudy

Rudy,

Yes, the swords that I posted are from my collection.

Regards, FP

[saulius]

hello Rudy

I'm from Lithuania. would like to ask, maybe you want to sell your item?

regards,

[Rudolf Karl]

That is always an option but I assume you have read the posts above with most leaning to it being a fantasy piece?
My initial investment plus shipping to Lithuania ... would that be worth it to you?

Food for thought,
Rudy

[saulius]

Hi,
You are right. You may also be interested in changing to other things?
there is my e mail address: saulius_vda@yahoo.com
let's talk in the mail.
Regards,
S

[Rudolf Karl]

Hello saulius,
Not sure what you mean by "changing to other things". I already collect dust bunnys in my little office here.

I don't think there is any reason to leave this Forum and go e-mail since private messages work great. You can also post pictures or make use of our 'classifieds' should you be looking to sell or aqauire a particular item.

R

[RichieC]

I don't think there is any reason to leave this Forum and go e-mail since private messages work great. You can also post pictures or make use of our 'classifieds' should you be looking to sell or acquire a particular item.

Thats that...

Those are our rules here on WRF.

Many thanks.